Beside the garden walls, We walk in haunts of ancient peace. At night we rest and go to sleep In haunts of ancient peace. The love and light we seek, The words we do not need to speak, Here in this wondrous way we keep These haunts of ancient peace.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A poem describing a peaceful place shared with a loved one where communication is not needed.
- In plain terms
- They find peace together in quiet spaces where words are unnecessary.
- What can you take from it?
- True connection often needs no words.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you find peace?
- What do you not need to say?
Another view
This idyllic view may ignore real conflicts.
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